Explore the Family Name Samp
The meaning of Samp
German: presumably a derivative of Samm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Samp has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Samp ranked 30,292 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 36,337, marking a decrease of nearly 20%. This change is also reflected in the count, with a drop from 729 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to just 616 ten years later, representing a 15.5% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Samp per 100,000 people declined by 22.22% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #36,337 | -19.96% |
| Count | 729 | 616 | -15.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samp
The ethnicity associated with the surname Samp, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, about 93.28% of those carrying the Samp surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 96.10% by 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, growing from 0.82% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Samp population decreased significantly, from 2.74% to 1.62%, marking a 40.88% drop. Individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not present or their data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 96.1% | 3.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 1.62% | -40.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.97% | 18.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |